HC Deb 20 March 1919 vol 113 cc2218-9
36. Colonel BURN

asked the Minister of Labour if it is still the policy of the Ministry to refuse to grant a permit to French governesses to come to this country when they are urgently required to instruct young people in the French language?

Mr. WARDLE

The hon. and gallant Member has apparently been misinformed as to the position. It is not, and never has been, the policy of my Department to refuse to grant permits to French governesses to come to this country when it was clear that the primary object was the instruction of young people in the French language.

Colonel BURN

Will the hon. Gentleman go into a case I will give him where the permit was refused?

Mr. WARDLE

Certainly, with pleasure.